Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Dr. Esam Alwagait, director of National Information Center (NIC) at Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), said that Absher platform demonstrates effective and best integration of data and AI in serving the people. “The Kingdom is steadily advancing its digital leadership, relying on an advanced digital infrastructure and effective integrative partnerships. These have contributed to a qualitative leap in the efficiency and quality of government services, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030,” he said while delivering keynote speech at the Absher Conference 2025 in Riyadh on Thursday.

In his speech, the NIC chief highlighted the Absher platform’s impact on accelerating government digital transformation and improving quality of life. He emphasized the Kingdom’s advanced digital achievements, including the Digital Transformation Index 2025 issued by the Digital Government Authority, which recorded a compliance rate of 88.30 percent and a digital experience maturity score exceeding 86 percent. “The Absher platform ranked first on this index, reflecting the high level of excellence in delivering government digital services, he said.

Dr. Alwagait also stated that the Kingdom has continued to strengthen its international presence in global indicators, rising 25 places in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 2024 (EGDI), while maintaining first place regionally in the Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index 2024 for the Middle East and North Africa for the third consecutive year. “These indicators reflect the significant positive impact of the digital transformation taking place in the Kingdom,” he added.